A fire broke out in a residential area of Payatas, Quezon City on Friday, destroying several houses and prompting a swift response from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
According to initial reports, the blaze started around 2:30 PM in a densely populated neighborhood. Firefighters arrived quickly and managed to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent structures. No casualties have been reported so far, but authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage.
Local officials have deployed emergency response teams to assist affected families. Temporary shelters are being set up for those displaced by the fire. Investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.